Shivamma (85), mother of littérateur late Prof. Shivaramu Kadanakuppe, passed away this morning at her residence in Ramanagar following age related ailments.

She leaves behind daughters-in-law Suvarna Kadanakuppe and Sumithra, grandchildren Dr. Sushi Kadanakuppe, Dr. Nesara Kadanakuppe, Sunil Chikkapaji, Ramya Chikkapaji and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Kadanakuppe village of Ramanagar district today.